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03-11-2021, 06:05 PM | #1 |
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30 Coupe Repro Door Handle Problem
I'm trying to replace the locking door handle on my coupe. The original handle was removed (after a little tugging and cussing). There was only one bolt holding it in, a round-headed mismatch. The new bolts didn't want to screw in, but a little fiddling got them started. They will go in, but are hard to turn--hope some more fiddling will loosen things up so they work okay.
The main problem is the handle assembly. The shaft fits in the hole, but it only goes in part way. Turning the handle operates the latch okay, but the plate that the mounting screws go through is still at least a quarter inch away from the surface of the door. Seems like the end is hitting on something inside. I've read a couple of posts that said the shaft on repro handles had to be filed to make things fit right, but I don't know what to file. The shaft of the new handle is longer than the original, but that offset square part that operates the latch doesn't go all the way to the end. What do I do to make the handle fit and operate the latch, too? Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated. |
03-11-2021, 06:33 PM | #2 |
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Re: 30 Coupe Repro Door Handle Problem
If possible post some pictures of the handle and the inside bore.
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03-11-2021, 07:05 PM | #3 |
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Re: 30 Coupe Repro Door Handle Problem
You'll need to file down the flats that go through the latch assembly to get a fit. Also a good idea to run a tap down the mounting threads in the door. better than breaking off a bolt. Sometimes yo have to turn the handle 1/8 turn to get it to go in as well. JP
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03-11-2021, 09:18 PM | #4 |
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Re: 30 Coupe Repro Door Handle Problem
The solution exactly!!!
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03-12-2021, 12:26 AM | #5 |
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Re: 30 Coupe Repro Door Handle Problem
When I restored my 31 coupe back in 1980, the repro door handle shaft was too long so I had to cut off the excess to match the original then hand file the offset square at the end. Another restorer I knew got a repro door handle with a shaft too short, so he had to weld on a piece to get the correct length.
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03-12-2021, 11:06 PM | #6 |
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03-13-2021, 02:16 PM | #7 |
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Re: 30 Coupe Repro Door Handle Problem
I'm still stuck on how to get the door handle all the way in. It seems to be hitting on something. If I remove the upholstery panel, will I be able to see what's going on from inside the door? I can't really see much from the outside. Thanks for the helpful input. It's much appreciated.
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03-13-2021, 05:56 PM | #8 |
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Re: 30 Coupe Repro Door Handle Problem
Like was mentioned in post #3 when you push the handle in as far as it will
go then you need to turn it 1/8 of a turn to get in in the rest of the way. There is another square hole that is offset 1/8 from the first one. The round part of the shaft goes in the second square hole. |
03-14-2021, 01:41 PM | #9 |
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Re: 30 Coupe Repro Door Handle Problem
Thanks for the advice. With your help and a little finagling, I was able to insert the handle flush with the door, but now the handle won't turn, and I can't open the door. I tried the key in both positions, but the handle won't turn no matter which way. (I'm guessing the locked position is when the flat side of the key is at the top.) I cleaned up the threads and the screws turn in nicely--no binding.
When the handle was inserted part way, it operated the latch okay, but after the quarter turn, when it went in all the way, it won't turn at all. What can I do now? |
03-14-2021, 06:31 PM | #10 |
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Re: 30 Coupe Repro Door Handle Problem
An update, and a new question--
When the handle wouldn't turn, I couldn't open the door. I backed out the screws and yanked on the handle a couple of times, and then I could turn the handle and open the door. I retightened the screws and the handle turns okay now. BUT. the spring-loaded latch doesn't engage far enough to hold the door closed. It moves freely when I push on it, doesn't seem to bind at all. I think it just doesn't reach as far out as it did before. Suggestion? |
03-15-2021, 04:28 PM | #11 |
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Re: 30 Coupe Repro Door Handle Problem
Apparently, the screws provided with the repro door handle were too long and binding against the spring-loaded latch when turned all the way in. Shortening them made it work okay. Thanks to all for your suggestions.
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